P-12 Teacher Education Programs

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the P-12 Teacher Education Programs a student must:

1. Complete 60-80 semester hours of credit applicable to the degree program with an overall grade point average of 2.75 or higher;
2. Complete EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130, and Area F courses with a grade of C or higher;
3. Complete Area A courses with a grade of C or higher;
4. Successfully complete the field experience hours and display the professional dispositions required to work with students in schools;
5. Post a passing score on the GACE Program Admissions Assessment test or its equivalent (see the College of Education Admissions webpage for exemption information);
6. Complete an application for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Application deadline is posted on the department web page;
7. Provide proof of liability insurance that is valid through the projected graduation date. This insurance can be purchased through either of the professional education organizations listed on the application form.
8. Students should meet with their P-12 advisor regularly and visit the Teacher Education Program admission website to prepare for the admissions process: https://ung.edu/college-of-education/admissions.php.

Courses in P-12 Teacher Education Programs

Programs of study are listed with the appropriate P-12 programs (art, music, & physical education). The following final internship courses are included in many of the P-12 programs of study: EDUC 3540, EDUC 4103, EDUC 4104, and EDUC 4105. Check with your advisor for details.